Teardown Overview

Executive Summary

Released in January 2017, Star Wars Force Arena is one of the most promising games of 2017’s first quarter. The game succeeds in merging two distinct, well-known mechanics: the card-based lane combat of Clash of Clans, and the hero-driven action of a MOBA set in an action-packed, deep, and thoroughly enjoyable experience. High production quality, fast-paced, and the right simplification of MOBA mechanics provide a treat for a die-hard Star Wars fans and mid-core players alike.

Gameplay

Battle against the rival faction in action-packed arenas using famous collectible Star Wars characters.

Publisher – Netmarble, developed by Netmarble. South Korea.

Release Date –January 11st, 2017

Blurbs –

“Deep gameplay with a unique blend of well-proven mechanics – Stars Wars: Force Arena uses simplified MOBA mechanics. They removed in-battle character progression, multiple action skills, and jungling in favor of a single cooldown-limited action. The game more than makes up for this with a large variety of unit types and heroes usable on the battlefield, creating depth and strategy, key elements for a healthy metagame …”

“Lack of visual cues creates a more steep learning curve for new players – Both factions have 41 different units that can be deployed on the battlefield, but many units are very similar in style. The Empire has, for example, more than 5 different Stormtroopers, each with their own abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Coupled with the fact that unit levels can be difficult to see on a mobile screen, it can be challenging for new players to understand what they are up against and to make informed decisions …”